Jakarta — The Faculty of Economics and Business at Nahdlatul Ulama Indonesia University (FEB Unusia) and the Faculty of Economics and Business at Muslim University of Indonesia (FEB UMI) conducted a benchmarking session and signed Implementation Agreements (IA) in Jakarta on Thursday (September 10, 2026), at the Unusia Jakarta BPP Meeting Room. The partnership encompasses nine areas of development spanning academics, the "Tridharma" (Three Pillars of Higher Education), and institutional governance.

The Dean of FEB Unusia, Dr. Muhammad Aras Prabowo, M.Ak., emphasized the implementation-oriented nature of the partnership. "This agreement must be translated into scheduled activities with clearly defined persons-in-charge and tangible outputs that enhance the quality of both institutions," he stated.

The Coordinator of the UMI Waqf Foundation Supervisory Board and Professor of Accounting at FEB UMI, Prof. Dr. Muh. Darwis Lannai, S.E., M.M., Ak., CA., emphasized accountability. "University collaboration must yield measurable benefits, strengthen academic integrity, and address societal needs," he remarked.

FEB Unusia Vice Dean Maryam, M.Psi., stated, "Coordination regarding implementation must ensure faculty readiness, student involvement, and continuous evaluation to ensure the programs run effectively."

The IAs involve FEB Unusia’s Accounting and Sharia Economics study programs and their counterparts at UMI, aligned with the specific areas of cooperation. The first three areas cover faculty exchange, research collaboration, and community service initiatives involving UMI’s undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) programs, as well as the Accountant Professional Education (PPAk) program. Community service activities may be developed through the involvement of webinar speakers, subject to specific needs and implementation agreements.

The fourth area involves joint training workshops on "Accurate" software and Investment Gallery activities in collaboration with the Head of the UMI Accounting Laboratory. The fifth area focuses on benchmarking study program governance with the undergraduate and PPAk programs, while the sixth area involves benchmarking journal management with the undergraduate Accounting program. Seventh, benchmarking of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum with the Undergraduate (S1) and Professional Accountant Education (PPAk) programs. Eighth, assessment of Lecturer Workload (BKD) with the Doctoral (S3) Accounting program. Ninth, benchmarking of the vision, mission, goals, and objectives (VMTS) with the Undergraduate and PPAk programs.

Habsyah Fitri Aryani, M.Ak., Head of the Accounting Study Program at FEB Unusia, stated, “The exchange of experiences regarding study program management will strengthen instruction, journal development, and curriculum alignment with graduate competencies.”

Asiroch Yulia Agustina, M.E.I., Head of the Sharia Economics Study Program at FEB Unusia, added, “Collaboration in research and community service opens up opportunities to develop Sharia economics in ways that are relevant to societal issues.”

Dr. Andi Nurwanah, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., Head of the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program at UMI, stated, “Benchmarking serves as an opportunity for mutual learning to align VMTS, governance, and learning outcomes.”

Dr. H. Asri Ady Bakri, S.E., M.M., Ak., CA., Head of the Master of Accounting Program at UMI, remarked, “Lecturer exchanges and joint research are expected to broaden academic perspectives and enhance the quality of publications.”

Dr. Tenriwaru, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., Head of the Doctoral Program in Accounting Science at UMI, emphasized, “Collaboration on BKD assessment aims to support lecturer performance evaluations that are orderly, objective, and compliant with regulations.”

Dr. Asriani Junaid, S.E., M.SA., Ak., CA., Head of the PPAk Program at UMI, said, “Strengthening professional education requires an outcome-based curriculum and close ties to accounting practice.”

Dr. Julianty Sidik Tjan, S.E., M.SA., Ak., CA., Head of the Accounting Laboratory at UMI, stated, “Training in Accurate software and Investment Gallery activities will enrich practical skills and capital market literacy.” The entire scope of the Implementation Agreement (IA) serves as the basis for formulating the implementation agenda, with due regard for needs, the capacity of the implementing parties, and the utility of the activities. Also in attendance were Arifin Andi Abdul Karim, M.M.S.I. (Quality Assurance Unit, Faculty of Economics and Business); Putri Annisa, S.Pd. (Head of the Partnership and Alumni Bureau); and Dr. Ratna Sari, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA. (Accounting Lecturer, FEB UMI). A total of 42 IAs were established, involving the Accounting and Sharia Economics study programs at FEB Unusia.